About Accessibility Services
You can connect with the Accessibility Services team at your college or university by visiting their website and clicking on the “Student Services” tab to locate their contact information (email address or phone number).
Step 1 – Reach out to Accessibility Services via phone or email
Step 2 – Register with Accessibility Services Consultant/Counsellor (online)
Step 3 – Provide relevant supporting medical & academic documentation (online)
Step 4 – Schedule a meeting with Accessibility Services team (online or in-person)
Step 5 – Schedule a meeting with your Healthcare Provider and relay findings to Accessibility Services
Some of the services offered by Accessibility Services include:
- Accessible Testing Online Management System
- Crisis help
- Documentation for the first appointment
- Health and wellness
- Creation of individual student profiles
- Student support for academic accommodations
About EduCare
EduCare is a secure technology platform that assists students requiring Accessibility Services to:
- Securely store & retrieve their academic and health-related documents
- Connect with their educational institution and healthcare provider(s)
- Book virtual appointments with physicians to discuss their ongoing health concerns
- Improve their chances of academic success at their educational institution
- Improve their graduation outcomes
Step 1: Sign up
To sign up with EduCare:
Go to the website – https://myeducare.ca → Click “Join Now” → Select “Get it Now”
Step 2: Create a profile with EduCare
To creating a profile with Educare:
Select username → Select password → Enter your email address → Click Submit and Confirm
Step 3: Upload your medical documents to the EduCare’s website
Upload your Accessibility and supporting medical documents to Educare’s website, which meets all of Canada’s privacy and security standards for the safe keeping of your personal health information.
Step 4: Share your accessibility documents with the healthcare provider(s) at the Community Health Centre (CHC)
Retrieve your accessibility documents from EduCare’s website and share with your healthcare provider(s)
Step 5: Share your medical documents with your college or university
Retrieve your medical documents from EduCare’s website and share with the Accessibility Services at your college or university.